KYR Workshop: Pro-Se Legal Name Change Process

Join the CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center, the TGNC Rights Incubation Project at the Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice at CUNY Law, NYPIRG, and CCNY Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies for a workshop providing information about the legal name change process for Transgender and Non-Binary (TGNB) people in NYC and affirming your chosen name regardless of documentation.

We will review the ins and outs of getting a legal name change in NYC. The goal is for participants to gain a better understanding of the process from a practical, transparent discussion about navigating the filing system in NYC. For those who would prefer to have legal assistance in the name change process, free legal services referrals will be provided.

Learn how to navigate the legal system in NYC and to strengthen your own, and wider community, advocacy efforts!

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Time: 12PM- 2PM (presentation starts at 12:30PM)

Where: HYBRID | CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center (NAC 1/101B) and Zoom

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Questions?: email lgbtq@ccny.cuny.edu

FREE FOOD & REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED FOR IN-PERSON GUESTS

This event is made possible by generous funding from the New York City Council to the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium, and supported by the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.

Co-sponsors: TGNB Rights Incubation Project at the Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice at CUNY Law, New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) at City College, The CCNY Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs, The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, CCNY LGBTQ+ Open Alliance Club, CCNY Division of Student Affairs, CUNY Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives, and the CUNY LGBTQI+ Council.

This event will be archived at the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.

The City College of New York and the CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center are a proud members of the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium.

About the CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center

(Instagram @ccnylgbtqstudentcenter) Established in Fall 2021, The City College of New York's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Student Center is a collaborative resource dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and supporting LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty at The City College of New York. We are committed to leading with a social justice lens, offering and connecting LGBTQ+ communities at CCNY and across CUNY with accessible support services, relevant programming, engaging events, paid internship/job opportunities, and general guidance navigating college, home life, and futures outside of higher education for those who identify as LGBTQ+ or questioning. The LGBTQ+ Student Center is also dedicated to increasing awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, gender, and sexuality at City College.

The CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center is located on the first floor of North Academic Building (NAC), Room 1/101B. We are a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies to meet and build community.

About the TGNC Rights Incubation Project at the Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice at CUNY Law

This KYR workshop was created as part of the TGNC Rights Incubation Project at the Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice at CUNY Law. Through collaboration with campus representatives, the Project aims to create access to legal information and support for TGNB and LGBTQIA+ students across CUNY.

The workshop provides information about legal protections for gender identity and expression-based discrimination in NYC specific to TGNB people. We aim to break down barriers through a student-led approach to this information, including practical information about how to navigate the legal system in NYC, with a realistic understanding of the utility and limits of these systems. The goal is for participants to gain a better understanding of existing protections in employment and public accommodations in order to strengthen their own, and wider community, advocacy efforts.

About NYPIRG

(Instagram @nypirgccny) The New York Public Interest Research Group's unique mission is to give students an array of extracurricular activities and opportunities to participate in important public policy discussions, through which they can learn a wide range of valuable skills, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.

Students working with professional NYPIRG staff help lead projects and campaigns on a variety of urgent issues. This hands-on approach teaches students skills that make them more active members of their community, enhances their academic experience, and prepares them for successful entry into the workforce.

Students across the state at NYPIRG’s campus chapters, including NYPIRG’s Student Board of Directors, have made tangible contributions on the issues of civic engagement, higher education funding, consumer rights, environmental protection, mass transit, and homelessness. Since 1973, NYPIRG has provided a unique service of supplementary learning and provided countless students with an enriching and rewarding experience.

About The CCNY Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies
The Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs (AIP) is an academic space for students committed to the study of society and culture locally and around the world. The Department supports the intellectual and creative pursuits of our students and our faculty as they develop their regional, thematic, and theoretical interests. The department offers Undergraduate Bachelors of Art degrees and Undergraduate minors housed in the following programs: Anthropology, International and Global Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Women's and Gender Studies (minor), and Health Justice (minor).